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Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:14:16 PDTBLOX v1.01Digital Music Stand: Raspberry Pi + Touchscreenhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Music-Stand-Raspberry-Pi-Touchscreen/
Digital Music Stand: Raspberry Pi + Touchscreen - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F0C/MKFX/I7SVU9AO/F0CMKFXI7SVU9AO.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0C/MKFX/I7SVU9AO/F0CMKFXI7SVU9AO.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0C/MKFX/I7SVU9AO/F0CMKFXI7SVU9AO.SMALL.jpgafryklundIMSLP is one of the greatest things to happen in the classical music world in recent memory. For those who don't know, IMSLP.org is an online library of any and all sheet music that is no longer under copyright protection. You can find pretty much anything written by Beethoven, Bach, et al up until ...By: afryklund

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2015 08:16:40 PDTStop That Annoying Boombox!http://www.instructables.com/id/Stop-That-Annoying-Boombox/
Stop That Annoying Boombox! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:41:27 PDTHow To Make Earbuds Colorful Using Threadhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Earbuds-Colorful-Using-Thread/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/FXS/D9TD/I63EWRYQ/FXSD9TDI63EWRYQ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXS/D9TD/I63EWRYQ/FXSD9TDI63EWRYQ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXS/D9TD/I63EWRYQ/FXSD9TDI63EWRYQ.SMALL.jpgTheCraftingTeenageNerdA very simple way to decorate earbuds and make them colorful is by using embroidery thread. A lot of people use a crocheting technique to do this. However, I am not very good at crocheting (like some others) and I know there are people who don't have crochet hooks and/or don't want to buy them. To m...By: TheCraftingTeenageNerd

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:59:10 PSTStumpf Fiddle or Devil's Fiddle or Amish Stomp Fiddle or . . . .http://www.instructables.com/id/Stumpf-Fiddle-or-Devils-Fiddle-or-Amish-Stomp-Fidd/
Stumpf Fiddle or Devil's Fiddle or Amish Stomp Fiddle or . . . . - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FT0/JFZM/I5Z7M784/FT0JFZMI5Z7M784.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT0/JFZM/I5Z7M784/FT0JFZMI5Z7M784.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT0/JFZM/I5Z7M784/FT0JFZMI5Z7M784.SMALL.jpgamishjim I saw a Stumpf Fiddle on one of the auction tv shows and thought that would be a great addition to the other percussion instruments I play in our bluegrass band, Frum The Hills. They go for over $200 so after doing a little googling for ideas, I set out to make my own. I had a nice sized stick that...By: amishjim

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:22:59 PSTCheap DIY Guitar Pickshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DIY-Guitar-Picks/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:44:56 PSTThe Aquaharphttp://www.instructables.com/id/The-Aquaharp/
The Aquaharp - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/54U6/FXK65FJZ/FBI54U6FXK65FJZ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/54U6/FXK65FJZ/FBI54U6FXK65FJZ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/54U6/FXK65FJZ/FBI54U6FXK65FJZ.SMALL.jpgToglefritz If that video was not enough for you, watch this one. It is slightly less dramatic, but it does convey a bit more information about the actual function of the Aquaharp and the sound it produces. The Aquaharp is based on the Waterphone, invented by Richard Waters. Materials / Tools Materials:A R...By: Toglefritz

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:20:02 PDTCheap Easy Guitar Pick!http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Easy-Guitar-Pick/
Cheap Easy Guitar Pick! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:00:57 PSTHow To Download Music Off Of Youtube For Free Easilyhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Download-Music-Off-Of-Youtube-For-Free-Easi/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/F8F/L4OX/G1LD7R9U/F8FL4OXG1LD7R9U.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F8F/L4OX/G1LD7R9U/F8FL4OXG1LD7R9U.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F8F/L4OX/G1LD7R9U/F8FL4OXG1LD7R9U.SMALL.jpgilldoyourdrugsThis method is Free and Easy. Enjoy your free music !!! You are using this method AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible for anyone's actions. This is for informational purposes only. Materials 1. A Web browser2. You tube to mp3 converter found here http://download.cnet.com/Free-YouTube-to-MP3-C...By: illdoyourdrugs

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:05:24 PSTCanjohttp://www.instructables.com/id/Canjo/
Canjo - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FC1/HAL1/I2F1WVF3/FC1HAL1I2F1WVF3.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC1/HAL1/I2F1WVF3/FC1HAL1I2F1WVF3.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC1/HAL1/I2F1WVF3/FC1HAL1I2F1WVF3.SMALL.jpgMRM1This is a Canjo. Part Can, part Banjo. I call it "Thunderstruck". I made it last winter on the request of an important friend. I forgot to take pictures of the canjo in progress, however I will make some recreation photos for this instructable (I should just make a new one but I've got too many o...By: MRM1

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:20:47 PSTBuild Your Own Guitar Effects Pedal!http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Guitar-Pedal/
Build Your Own Guitar Effects Pedal! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 31 May 2014 16:27:58 PDTGreat Green Concept: Find FREE stuff for any project (using Freecycle)http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-FREE-stuff-for-any-project/
Great Green Concept: Find FREE stuff for any project (using Freecycle) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:17:26 PDTMake a Thumb Piano (Mbira)http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Thumb-Piano-Mbira/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/LHI8/HTHKEEBV/F0XLHI8HTHKEEBV.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/LHI8/HTHKEEBV/F0XLHI8HTHKEEBV.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/LHI8/HTHKEEBV/F0XLHI8HTHKEEBV.SMALL.jpgawesomecreationsThis is a basic guide for building a Thumb Piano, or Mbira. They have been made for centuries all over Africa (and a few other places) and vary a lot in shape, size and sound. They belong to a group of instruments called "Lamellophones" which are percussion instruments, although the sound an Mbira m...By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:33:38 PDTHow to Succesfully Rick Rollhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Succesfully-Rick-Roll/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/F23/YMO0/FPIUQOJF/F23YMO0FPIUQOJF.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F23/YMO0/FPIUQOJF/F23YMO0FPIUQOJF.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F23/YMO0/FPIUQOJF/F23YMO0FPIUQOJF.SMALL.jpgcd41I had to Do it! Somebody Had to do it! This instructable will teach even you lowly newb/noob of the internet forums how to Rick Roll well.First Instructable so be gentle. History of The Rick Roll (And the Unknown Meaning) To Rick Roll successfully you must know what it isA Rick Roll is providing ...By: cd41

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 06:58:32 PSTHow To Play Violinhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Play-Violin/
How To Play Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:09:21 PDTHow to get Unlimited Pandora skipshttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-Unlimited-Pandora-skips/
How to get Unlimited Pandora skips - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F55/660A/HKDFG0AT/F55660AHKDFG0AT.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F55/660A/HKDFG0AT/F55660AHKDFG0AT.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F55/660A/HKDFG0AT/F55660AHKDFG0AT.SMALL.jpgjbenodinAre you annoyed by Pandora's 6 skip limit? Well this Instructable will give you a way around that. There are 2 methods, The first cannot be used with an account and the second can, However it requires more manual input. The First Method The first method is as follows: when you open Pandora, do no...By: jbenodin

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:03:13 PSTThe Pineapple Ukulele!http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pineapple-Ukulele/
The Pineapple Ukulele! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:21:46 PDTPVC Instrumenthttp://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument-1/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:28:12 PDTHow to Hack a McDonald's Happy Meal Minion into an Electric Slide Whistlehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-a-McDonalds-Happy-Meal-Minion-into-an/
How to Hack a McDonald's Happy Meal Minion into an Electric Slide Whistle - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:46:54 PDTThe Ultimate Guide to Creating Chiptunes on the GameBoy!http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Creating-Chiptunes-on-the-Ga/
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Chiptunes on the GameBoy! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F3K/6ZW8/HIXD3ND0/F3K6ZW8HIXD3ND0.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3K/6ZW8/HIXD3ND0/F3K6ZW8HIXD3ND0.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3K/6ZW8/HIXD3ND0/F3K6ZW8HIXD3ND0.SMALL.jpgBenBurgeNew to the Gameboy 'Chiptune' Scene? Or maybe your still trying to get to the bottom of what this whole Chiptune thing is? No matter your situation, by the end of this Instructable, I can promise you'll be a pro! Relatively new to the 'LSDJ' scene myself, I was baffled when I tried to put togethe...By: BenBurge

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 5 Aug 2013 10:18:56 PDTa cardboard ukulele casehttp://www.instructables.com/id/a-cardboard-ukulele-case/
a cardboard ukulele case - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 4 Aug 2013 12:24:00 PDTMini-Calliope Organhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Calliope/
Mini-Calliope Organ - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FUV/TAJJ/HJKBMCOR/FUVTAJJHJKBMCOR.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FUV/TAJJ/HJKBMCOR/FUVTAJJHJKBMCOR.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FUV/TAJJ/HJKBMCOR/FUVTAJJHJKBMCOR.SMALL.jpgGreasetattooIntroduction Hello Everyone, First, I would like to thank you for viewing my instructable. And, if you enjoyed it, please give me a vote! Thanks.... Although the project seems complicated, many of the parts and components are identical, so laying out and cutting the parts isn't as time-consuming ...By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:23:19 PDTMake your own Banjo Ukulele.http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Banjo-Ukulele/
Make your own Banjo Ukulele. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/O2G5/FTM72FMB/FC5O2G5FTM72FMB.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/O2G5/FTM72FMB/FC5O2G5FTM72FMB.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/O2G5/FTM72FMB/FC5O2G5FTM72FMB.SMALL.jpgPhantomnI had wanted a Ukulele banjo for some time but being unable to find one for a reasonable price I decided to make one under a budget of 30 quid . (Which I nearly did! About 32 all in all Inc. P&P.) All of my parts were sourced from ebay apart from the drum which i already had and the neck which was m...By: Phantomn

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:28:17 PDTMake a Whistle from spent shell casingshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Whisle-from-spent-shell-casings/
Make a Whistle from spent shell casings - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FWQ/9TFQ/HJAHSF8K/FWQ9TFQHJAHSF8K.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FWQ/9TFQ/HJAHSF8K/FWQ9TFQHJAHSF8K.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FWQ/9TFQ/HJAHSF8K/FWQ9TFQHJAHSF8K.SMALL.jpgLucky7x7First and foremost this Instructable inspired by Mrballeng and his .223 whistle. Really like the idea, made a few by soldering but it was a fair amount of work. I then found super glue works well when whistle is used as a desk top curio but alas was no match for a ten year old " Daddy my whistle ...By: Lucky7x7

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:45:25 PDTPlywood Mini Cajon (Hand Drum with Guitar string)http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Mini-Cajon-Hand-Drum-with-Guitar-string/
Plywood Mini Cajon (Hand Drum with Guitar string) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/3TJI/GEFGJ322/FJ03TJIGEFGJ322.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/3TJI/GEFGJ322/FJ03TJIGEFGJ322.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/3TJI/GEFGJ322/FJ03TJIGEFGJ322.SMALL.jpgVortexSurferThis instructable describes the process to build a small cajon similar to commercially available ones. I will call it mini cajon, but the instructions can be easily applied to build a full size cajon. At the time of writing I could find 3 instructables on how to build full size cajones: http://www....By: VortexSurfer

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 03:08:55 PDTMusical Bracelethttp://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Bracelet/
Musical Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/4R4B/HIUEEAZ5/FFV4R4BHIUEEAZ5.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/4R4B/HIUEEAZ5/FFV4R4BHIUEEAZ5.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/4R4B/HIUEEAZ5/FFV4R4BHIUEEAZ5.SMALL.jpgBrittLivIn this instructable I will show you how to make a bracelet, that can be played by a music box. Are you looking for a personal gift or a fun activity with kids, than you've come to the right place. I usually don't wear jewellery, except for bracelets and a few pieces that I've gotten from Mrballeng...By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 7 Jul 2013 12:26:39 PDTAboriginal Instrument Spy Toolhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Aboriginal-Instrument-Spy-Tool/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/FU6/ITSZ/HIGIL3M6/FU6ITSZHIGIL3M6.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FU6/ITSZ/HIGIL3M6/FU6ITSZHIGIL3M6.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FU6/ITSZ/HIGIL3M6/FU6ITSZHIGIL3M6.SMALL.jpgflyingpuppyHere's a great activity for Dads and kids this summer: make a simple PVC didgeridoo then turn it into an instrument of espionage. The key to making a didgeridoo spy tool is to use it as a way to avoid suspicion and get places you wouldn't be able to get into wearing a suit or cloak. Then, when you n...By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:57:40 PDTAnimatronic Singing Beaker-bothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Automatic-Singing-Beaker-bot/
Animatronic Singing Beaker-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SMALL.jpgvigothecarpathianHello Instructables readers! I'd like you to meet my buddy Beaker-bot. As you probably already know, Beaker is the Lab Assistant at Muppet Labs and hapless victim of numerous lab accidents. Well, I set out to create a Muppet calibur style Beaker out of stuff that I had lying around in my basement. T...By: vigothecarpathian

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:39 PDTElectric Wurlitzharmonicahttp://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Wurlitzharmonica/
Electric Wurlitzharmonica - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SMALL.jpgjackzylkinThis week I attended Music Hack Day at the Drexel Excite Center. There were many incredible projects there to investigate, as well as some seriously funky live music and some cool folks, all coming together for a 24-hour musical hackathon. The creative atmosphere was pretty inspiring, and out of th...By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 4 May 2013 15:20:00 PDTMake A Clay Ocarinahttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Clay-Ocarina/
Make A Clay Ocarina - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SMALL.jpgFunkNattidelicEver since "Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time" came out, everyone associates ocarinas with Zelda and there fore, anyone interested in ocarinas is considered a die-hard Zelda fanatic!! There is alot more to Ocarinas than Zelda you know. With this Instructable, you can learn how to make wonderful mas...By: FunkNattidelic

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:26:37 PSTBuild a Big Pianohttp://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Big-Piano/
Build a Big Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:42:14 PDTCardboard Electric Guitarhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Electric-Guitar/
Cardboard Electric Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:18 PDTConvert Spotify to MP3 || Spotify to Ituneshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Spotify-to-MP3-Spotify-to-Itunes/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 3 Feb 2013 00:20:19 PSTBuilding an Electronic Drumhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electronic-Drums-1/
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:23:59 PSTTurn Your Lawn Mower Into A Pirate Shiphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Lawn-Mower-Into-A-Pirate-Ship/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SMALL.jpgrustyknucklesTaking the easy road to do anything, is just plain boring to us. If we can create a new challenge and use it as a way to work through some ideas, we are into it! Take for example our concept to build a boat, for use in a quick little promo video with Hellbound Glory. The video is for their upcoming ...By: rustyknuckles

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:20:22 PSTHow to Transpose Musichttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Transpose-Music-Keys/
How to Transpose Music - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/NC5N/GTE4JYUE/F5FNC5NGTE4JYUE.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/NC5N/GTE4JYUE/F5FNC5NGTE4JYUE.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/NC5N/GTE4JYUE/F5FNC5NGTE4JYUE.SMALL.jpglizmarieHow To Transpose Music * *note some intervals will change depending on your key signature** Elizabeth Voights Supplies -Sheet Music -Pencil -Patience -Blank Staff Sheet Music What is music transposing? Music transposing is take a piece of sheet music for one instrument and changing and manipulatin...By: lizmarie

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:34:45 PDTHow to Play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat on the Acoustic Guitarhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-lay-Bubbly-by-Colbie-Caillat-on-the-Acous/
How to Play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat on the Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:31:56 PSTTabletop Music Stand (made from paper!)http://www.instructables.com/id/Tabletop-Music-Stand-made-from-paper/
Tabletop Music Stand (made from paper!) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:32:46 PSTDIY Smallpipes (Membrane Bagpipes)http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Smallpipes-for-a-few-bucks-Membra/
DIY Smallpipes (Membrane Bagpipes) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:20:12 PDTMake A Guitar Pickuphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Guitar-Pickup/
Make A Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:05:49 PSTHow to Legally "Download" Music for Free (Mac)http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Legally-quotDownloadquot-Music-for-Free/
How to Legally "Download" Music for Free (Mac) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:32:21 PSTGlass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool.http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-guitar-slide-using-a-beer-bottle-and-a-rudim/
Glass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:07:10 PSTCordless Headphoneshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Headphones/
Cordless Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:25:19 PSTSilicone Rubber Tootophone Mouthpiecehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Rubber-Tootophone-Mouthpiece/
Silicone Rubber Tootophone Mouthpiece - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 9 Nov 2012 05:53:28 PSTElectric Eel - Introductionhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Eel-Introduction/
Electric Eel - Introduction - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SMALL.jpgshifty Below, Arthur is playing the Electric Eel. It's an electronic music instrument I designed to be like an acoustic instrument.. The things that slow me down when playing most electronic instruments are having to plug into speakers and find batteries, so this instrument has its speaker and generato...By: shifty